Tri-City Reporter December 7 2011

Kenton, Dyer hold hometown Christmas celebrations

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TRI-CITY REPORTERVOL. 119, NO. 49 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 DYER, TENNESSEE $1.00

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Dyer Goodwill finalizes plans

Dyer salon holds grand opening

County still not in compliance with state auditors

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Hwy. Dept. investigation leads to policy changes

Christmas Cheer to be delivered Saturday

A Visit With Santa

SHARING WISH LISTS – Among the children visiting Santa Claus during ‘Breakfast With Santa’ at Kenton School last Saturday were (from left) Avery Eakes, Alexius Tate, Lane Tate and Jordyn Stigler.

RIBBON CUTTING - R’Tistic Flair Salon held a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting during the Shop Dyer After Hours event. Over 100 people stopped in throughout the night. Attending the ribbon cutting were (front row from left) Rachel Abbott, Elsie Walker, Virginia Stephens, Judy Baker,

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BY STEVE SHORTGibson Co. was cited with

6 findings in a state audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011.

The audit cited the county mayor’s office for not establishing a formal purchase order system, for having General Fund ledger account balances that were not materially correct, and for not including certain post-employment benefits in government-wide financial statements.

The Office of Road Supervisor received 2 findings, one for deficiencies in the sale of scrap metal that resulted in a cash shortage of at least $453.55. An investigation by the Gibson Co. Sheriff’s Dept., led to allegations of the theft of scrap metal by Highway Dept. employees.

The Register’s office was cited for not adequately segregating duties of employees.

Auditors advised Gibson Co. to adopt a central system of accounting and purchasing.

“Gibson Co. does not have a central system of accounting, budgeting and purchasing,” said the audit. “The Division of County Audit strongly believes that a central system of accounting, budgeting and purchasing is a best practice

BY STEVE SHORTAn investigation of the

Gibson Co. Highway Dept. by the Sheriff’s Dept. and state Office of Comptroller has led to policy changes, said Director Carl Stoppenhagen last week.

A state audit of county finances alleged that two Highway Dept. employees “committed theft of county property” by selling a used culvert to a scrap metal recycling company for $854.

The employees initially paid back $400 to the county. After auditors reviewed financial records, the employees apparently paid the remaining $454 to the county.

“The balance of the scrap culvert value was collected and deposited with the Trustee as soon as the auditor noted the shortage and before the actual audit was released,” said Mr. Stoppenhagen.

“Our policy was changed to haul all old culverts directly to the nearest facility and thus get the full credit for any savage value.” Previously the county used a third party hauler.

“This policy and procedure change was approved by the Road Board in our November meeting, and all subsequent scrap has been handled accordingly,” said Stoppenhagen. “We have put the proper fixes in place and

What fun it was, although packed most of the evening, as Pam Marvin held her Grand Opening for her brand new beauty salon Thursday, December 1st. Guests were treated to goodies, grab bags and wassail and saw that R’Tistic Flair has its own new style.

R’tistic Flair Salon was the place to be as over 115 people came by to see the new place and wish Marvin well. Her former salon was destroyed by fire a year and

half ago.Attending the grand opening and ribbon cutting were

Mayor Sam Thompson and Alderpersons Judy Baker, Roger Gray and Chris Younger along with friends, family and customers all in support of the Flair’s opening and to welcome Pam back to Dyer.

Before cutting the ribbon Pam said, “I would like

BY JOE BONEChristmas Cheer and

needy packages will be packed at 1 p.m., Friday, December 9th, and delivered at 9 a.m., Saturday, December 10th at the Masonic Lodge building in Rutherford. Please come and help if you are able.

American Legion Post #218, the Rutherford Lions Club, and Woodmen of the World Lodge #153 sponsor this annual Christmas drive, which was begun back around 1950. It continues to benefit people in and around Rutherford and receives the support of area churches, clubs, businesses and individuals.

Donations may be left at the Rutherford City Hall, or given to Ann Abbott, or to me. (You can call me 665-7523.) This week’s donations of $710 brought the total up to $1400.

The donors were: Pates’ Department Store, Ted Sample, Phyllis Hanks, Rutherford First Baptist Church, Ann Abbott, Joe and Sue Bone, Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, Bob and Shirley White, Woodmen of the World Lodge #153.

BY SAM THOMPSONThe Dyer Goodwill

committee met Thursday night to make final plans for the year of 2011. The meeting was held Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the city hall.

There are several families that are in need and we want to help as many as possible. At this time, we are asking for those of you that can help, please do so. The funds for this program are low and the needs are more than we normally have. We appreciate all donations made toward this program.

Please, do not forget that on December 17th we will pack out the boxes and on December 18th we will delivery them. If you can help in anyway, just come out. We need your help in this way, also.

Those who contributed this week are: Mrs. Jackie Stover, $100; Doug and Karen Duncan, $100; J.V., Erin and Ellie Thompson, $30, for a total of $230.

Again, if you would like to contribute toward this program, you may do so at The Farmers & Merchant Bank or the Food Rite branch. Every penny collected is spent on food and supplies for the needy.

Thank you for your donations and hope to see you at some of the events to help make this year a great season for those in need.

May God bless you and your family during this time of the year.

Joann Dalton, owner-Pam Marvin, Kenny Marvin, Cameron Younger, Marilyn Williamson (back row) Chandler and Jacob Abbott, Kay Carroll, Jaxon Abbott, Marlon Stephens, Johnny McIlwain, Mayor Sam Thompson, Chris Younger, and Betty Rose Thompson.

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Kenton and Dyer ushered in the Christmas season this past week with a variety of activities for people of all ages to enjoy.

The Kenton White Squirrel Christmas celebration was held Saturday, December 3rd. The day began with breakfast with Santa. Children, parents and grandparents enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast held at Kenton School and then visited with Santa Claus. The children took advantage of the visit, posing for pictures and giving their Christmas wish list to Santa Claus.

The Kenton Christmas parade took place at 6 p.m. with floats covered with Christmas lights, lots of fire trucks and rescue vehicles, politicians and public officials and the Rutherford Jr. High Marching Pirate Band. The parade concluded with the arrival of Santa Claus riding on a fire truck. Following the parade, First State Bank and the Kenton White Squirrel committee hosted ‘Cookies With Santa’ in the bank lobby. Dozens of children lined up to have a picture made with Santa and share their wish lists.

Dyer has been busy since last Thursday evening as the Dyer Station Celebration Annual ‘Christmas In Our Home Town’ began with the 6th Annual ‘Shop Dyer After Hours.’ Participating merchants were Dollar General, Shear Style, Food Rite, Dyer Florist, Tiger Express, Little General, Personal Touch, City Lumber Company, R’Tistic Flair, J & J Motorcycle, and Wake Up Made Up. The Dyer Station Celebration planning committee hosted an open house at the Presbyterian manse with lots of goodies to eat. Crowds of people enjoyed bargains, drawings, giveaways, good food, drinks, and punch. The businesses stayed open from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. to welcome customers with great shopping deals and warm hospitality.On Saturday morning, children enjoyed ‘Breakfast With Santa’ at the Cumberland Presbyterian fellowship hall. They filled themselves with pastries, juice and milk. Each child received Christmas stickers, and toys while anxiously

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So I’m walking along with this girl during my freshman year at UT Knoxville, a girl with pretty, soft blue eyes, when all of a sudden she asks me, out of the blue, what I think of her roommate’s appearance.

“Humm,” I say to myself, “what’s going on here?” I sort of liked this girl, so I wanted my answer to be just right. But what could the right answer possibly be? Had the two of them had a falling out? Was she jealous? Had she seen me staring at her roommate in the library earlier that day?

Well, not really staring at her, just looking at her eyes. She had the most remarkable blue eyes I had ever seen, so attractive that I, like just about every other male in her presence, seemed to be unable to keep my eyes from lingering on hers.

But what answer should I give the coed walking beside me? After a few seconds of pretending to ponder her question I decided to give her a truthful (sort of) response, not, as every man knows, always a good strategy when answering questions about any woman’s appearance.

“She’s O.K.,” I said. “I think she has really pretty blue eyes.”

Bad answer! “Boys,” she said, disgust in her voice, “are so stupid! Her eyes aren’t even as blue as mine. She’s wearing tinted contacts.”

At the time, I didn’t know there were such things. I’d only known two people who even wore contacts, and I’d never heard of tinted ones. I told her that, but she didn’t hear me. She was “sick and tired” she said, of everyone telling her how pretty her

roommate’s eyes were when they were really, “barely blue at all.”

The next time I saw her roommate, I really stared at her eyes, trying to see if I could tell the color came from contacts, and knowing it did, I could. But it didn’t make them any less attractive at all; it just made her seem that much more alluring, and it amazed me that you could change the color of your eyes at will with contact lenses. Still does.

I thought about that long ago introduction to tinted contact lens one day last week when I read about the latest technological advance in eye color. It seems a California ophthalmologist has discovered a way to turn brown eyes blue. Would you consider changing your eye color if you could do so

safely? A surprising number of brown eyed people wish they had blue eyes, and now, apparently they can.

The doctor says he has developed a completely safe, painless, 20 second long laser procedure that will change your eye color from brown to blue. It seems that brown eyes appear brown because of brown pigment, called melanin, that forms the top layer of the iris. The iris is the colored part of the eye, and the presence or absence of melanin, and the amount of it, is what determines our eye colors. Beneath the outer layer of melanin, all eyes are some shade of blue, and when you strip off that layer, you reveal the blue beneath the brown and “change” a person’s eye color to whatever shade of blue is there.

The change is permanent, however, so if you take the brown out, you’ll be blue forever.

But there is still tremendous excitement over the prospect. Blue eyes have become increasingly rare in America. A hundred years ago, half of all babies born here had blue eyes; now only one out of six does, but the color is as popular as it ever was. (It has been the most popular eye color since at least the Middle Ages.) In a recent survey, some 17% of brown eyed people said they would change their eye color to blue if they could do so safely, and another 35% said they would consider doing so. By contrast, only four percent would change their eyes to brown.

Why? What is it about blue eyes that captures people’s attention so? Some people say humans like the color blue in everything, because it signifies positive things in our lives. Blue skies mean good weather; blue water means smooth sailing and safe drinking, and babies have blue eyes, so perhaps it signifies youth as well.

But not everyone likes blue eyes. Because humans are the way they are, there is a long-standing debate over whether blue and brown eyed humans are inherently different. Stereotypes have developed over the centuries. Brown-eyed people are thought by some to be more gentle and trustworthy than lighter eyed people, blue-eyed people more youthful and innocent than others. Green-eyed people, especially females, are thought to be feisty and mysterious, while grey eyes bespeak wisdom and gentleness.

So the old sayings go, but we all know there is nothing to those old stereotypes. We know a person’s eye color makes no difference at all. Don’t we?

Well, it turns out that some pretty provocative studies have been done regarding eye color. (And they are all race neutral, by the way.) Some of them suggest that there are real differences between blue and brown eyed people. Among children of the same race, for example, blue-eyed kids are more behaviorally inhibited than their brown eyed playmates. Among

children who stutter, blue-eyed children’s speech is more severely affected.

In professional baseball, blue-eyed pitchers outperform brown eyed ones, but brown eyed batters out hit their lighter eyed teammates.

On the basketball court blue-eyed hoopsters are better free throw shooters, but brown eyed players have higher field goal percentages. It seems (and “seems” is the operative word here) that light eyed individuals perform better than darker eyed players at sports requiring delay, self-pacing and non-reactive activity, sports like bowling, golf, pitching or throwing a ball or other object at a target.

Darker eyed athletes are better at behaviors requiring speed, sensitivity or reactivity, sports like boxing, defensive football or hitting a baseball.

Brown eyed people run faster and are bolder as children. They are less likely to abuse alcohol than blue-eyed people are, but they don’t study as much, and they aren’t as good at taking tests.

So do you believe any of this stuff, or do you think it’s all a bunch of hooey? Some do; some don’t.

I don’t know what I think about it all, but I think people would be wise to leave their eyes the color the master artist painted them.

And hey, here’s something everybody agrees on; eyes that smile are pretty in every shade and hue.

Aren’t we lucky that’s a color we can all wear.

DYER STATION CELEBRATION BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - The DSC Breakfast With Santa was held Saturday at Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Ace and Stacie Young (top left photo) were ready for Santa’s arrival riding on a fire truck (top right photo). Jaxon Abbott (bottom left photo) enjoyed his visit with Santa. Carley Denton (bottom right photo) picks out a coloring book during the Breakfast With Santa.

Sheriff Chuck Arnold and staff would like to extend an invitation for all to come and help us celebrate this Christmas Season

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Kenton, Dyer hold hometown

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Beckie Jo Maxwell and Melissa Langston

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to express special thanks to the mayor and alderman for their efforts and support. Thank you to all my patrons who supported me during the transition. And thank you Mom and Dad.”

Marvin’s parents, Bro. Marlon and Virginia Stephens, were kept busy keeping the goodies supplied throughout the night.

Most touching was an emotional expression for the support of Wendy Jewell, owner-operator of Hair Plus in Kenton. During the fire of the salon, Wendy opened a place in her shop to Pam, unconditionally.

This continued until Pam could get things in order and make the decisions that had to be made. Eighteen months later she’s opened, and what a beautiful salon it is. The changes she has made on the corner of East College and Front Street in Dyer is something the citizens of Dyer can be proud of.

“Unconditionally,” she said of Wendy, “that is what I would call a friendship.

Customers and guests thanked Pam for bringing her business back to Dyer.

“What a special evening it was to spend with family and friends,” said Marvin.

that should be adopted by the governing body as a means of significantly improving accountability and the quality of services provided to the citizens of Gibson Co.”

For years auditors have cited the county for failing to have a central purchase system to streamline spending and achieve cost effective purchases of equipment.

“I take full responsibility for not addressing these (audit findings) in a timely manner,” said Mayor Tom Witherspoon. “I intend to have a purchase order system in place before the next budget.” Witherspoon said he had focused on other issues, such as jobs provided by the new digital factory, instead of purchasing policy.

Mr. Witherspoon appointed a County Audit Committee that was ratified by the Commission to monitor audit findings and compliance by the county.

Audit findingsFinding 11.01 -

Government-wide financial statements did not include other postemployment benefits as required by generally accepted accounting principles. Gibson Co. provides postemployment healthcare benefits through a self-insured plan that allows pre-65 age retirees to remain in the plan at the active employees’ rate. The county did not obtain an actuarial valuation to determine data necessary for the measurement and recognition of other postemployment benefits (OPEB).

The county should present financial statements and note disclosures in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, said auditors.

Finding 11.02 - The county General Fund required material audit adjustments for proper financial statement presentation. At June 30, 2011, various general ledger account balances of the General Fund were not materially correct, and audit adjustments were required for the financial statements to be materially correct at year-end, said the audit.

“Material audit adjustments were required because the county’s financial reporting system did not prevent, detect, or correct potential

misstatements in the accounting records.”

Auditors recommended the county have processes to ensure general ledgers are materially correct.

Finding 11.03 – The County Mayor’s office has a “significant deficiency” because the office has not established a formal purchase order system. “Purchase orders are necessary to control who has purchasing authority for the county and to document purchasing commitments,” said the audit. “This deficiency can be attributed to the failure of management to correct this finding noted in the prior-year audit report. The absence of a formal purchase order system increases the risks of unauthorized purchases.”

Auditors recommend the county establish a formal purchase order system to improve internal controls over the purchasing process and to document purchasing commitments.

Finding 11.04 - The Highway Dept. had deficiencies in the sale of scrap metal resulting in a cash shortage of at least $453.55. “As a result of an investigation conducted by the Gibson Co. Sheriff’s Dept., our office received allegations of the theft of scrap metal by Highway Dept. employees. Our investigation of this allegation revealed … deficiencies related to the sale

of scrap metal,” said the state report.

Managers should review procedures for scrap metal sales to ensure accountability, said auditors.

Finding 11.05 - The Road Supervisor office had deficiencies in computer system backups.

“System backups were not stored off-site on a weekly basis. …This deficiency is the result of management’s failure to implement adequate disaster recovery planning procedures. In the event of a disaster, all backup data could be destroyed, resulting in costly delays in generating and recording information accounted for through the automated process,” said auditors.

Finding 11.06 - In the Office of the Register, duties were not segregated adequately in the office among the Register and employees. Employees who are responsible for maintaining the accounting records were also involved in receipting, depositing, posting receipts to the cash journal, reconciling bank statements, reconciling receipts with cash, and/or disbursing funds. Accounting standards provide that internal controls be designed to give reasonable assurance of the reliability in financial reporting and of the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.”

awaiting the arrival of the big guy in the red suit. At 9:30 a.m. the fire truck arrived with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Each child was then ushered to Santa’s lap where they received a candy cane, told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Drawings were held for four age categories.

On Saturday evening, entries began lining up in the Tiger Express area at 4 p.m. The Christmas Parade started at 5 p.m. with floats, bands, horses, trucks, dignitaries, officials and fire trucks moving down Main Street. The turnout was good and the weather much warmer than last year.On Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m., Greg and Gwen

Morris, Melissa Langston and Edgar and Dana Powell opened their homes for the Christmas Home Tour.

The Morris family home is located at 127 Old Dyer Trenton Road. The family moved into the new 5,000 square foot home in June of 2008. The home has a large open formal living room and dining room. High windows light the entryway that features an open staircase and a built-in ledge over the front door that showcased the first of five Christmas trees in the home. The living, dining room and staircase were decorated in lime green and red Christmas arrangements. Helping the Morris’ with the tour were Kareen Griffin, Tracey Reed and Martha

Phelan. The hearth room adjoining

the large open kitchen held another Christmas tree and decorated mantel. In the hall Gwen showcased her snowman collection in an antique cabinet that belonged to her grandmother. She also has a large Santa Claus collection that is displayed throughout the home.

Upstairs the Morris’ sons each had Christmas trees in their bedrooms. Son Clayton enjoys hunting and his room is decorated in a hunting theme that includes mountings of his first deer, squirrel and duck. His tree is decorated with pheasant feathers and other hunting ornaments. Son John Michael is a big Atlanta Braves fan and his

room reflects his interest. The room features Braves colors and memorabilia and his tree decorated in Braves ornaments and colors.

Melissa Langston’s home is located at 157 Ashley Street and is known as the T.Y. Thomas home. Built in 1948, the home has three bedrooms, living room, dining room kitchen and an office. The home also has a basement, floored attic and large covered deck. Melissa’s home featured three Christmas trees including a pencil tree in the living room decorated in lime green and red ribbons and ornaments. The mantel was also beautifully decorated in the same colors. The Christmas tree in the office was decorated in red and white ornaments and bows and featured a unique handmade quilted tree skirt. The Christmas tree in the bedroom was decorated in John Deere ornaments and tractors. Refreshments were served to guests. Helping with the tour were Beckie Jo Maxwell, Tonya Stafford and Tonya King.

The Edgar and Dana Powell home was a very busy place on Sunday. Their children helped with the tour, taking guests through the historical home, or taking tickets at the door. Also assisting was Mae Beth Reed. The Powells offered a very large selection of refreshments and finger foods to their guests. Edgar proudly displayed his collection of Civil War memorabilia and was excited about the interest shown by guests.

Dana and Edgar Powell

Clayton, Gwen, John Michael and Greg Morris

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We had a wonderful service at St. Paul Sunday morning beginning with Sunday school. It was a dreary day outside. Rev. Skinner had to drive in the rain from her home to Kenton. She usually preaches on the second Sunday of each month, but due to the fact she will be in school in Atlanta, Georgia next Sunday, she delivered the message Sunday.

Rev. Skinner’s message topic was, “What part of the body are you?” found in 1 Corinthians 12:12-14. She informed us there are many parts that make up our physical body, and there are many parts that make up the body of the church, that one part is no greater than another, it takes us all working together on one accord, but the greatest part is love, and that is something we all can do. Her message gave us all something to really think about. The mass choir provided the music.

We were very happy to have Gary Banks, who is one of our members, worship with us. He is stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, so he gets to visit his parents Harold

and Pearl Banks, and other family members and attend his home church services.

Those having birthdays this week are: Etta Pounds, Tenthy Pounds, and Mitchell Simpson. We wish them happy birthday.

Our prayer list for this week includes: William Edmonds, L. M. Bardwell, Rev. Henry Banks, John Mays, Bro. James Roach, John Mitchell, Geraldine Grice, Martha Simpson, Mary L. Mays, Linda Wilkins, Cathy Bailey, and Josie Johnson.

I would like to thank everyone for their phone calls, visits, food, cards, flowers, and most of all your prayers during the illness and death of my brother, Jerry Warren. A special thanks to Rev. Willie Pounds for officiating, Rev. Robert Norfolk, the Beech Grove M.B. Church family of Rutherford for the delicious food they served our family after the funeral, and the Baskerville Funeral directors for their wonderful service. May God bless all of you.

God bless and have a good week.

Ya think the duck hunters have been wishing too hard for rain? If so, I’m ready for them to wish for some sunshine.

We had good crowds Sunday in spite of the weather. Tim Griggs reported that the goodie boxes we sent Brock had arrived in Kuwait and were very much appreciated by all who benefited from the items that were in them. I know they are all missing their loved ones and just a little something to cheer them up is a good thing to do.

Barbara Shields was the only one to report a birthday last week.

Jo and Janice played Christmas songs during quiet time and offertory. It’s always a blessing to again hear the sounds of the season. Bro. James preached from Psalms in the message hour.

Sunday night we had our Hanging of the greens service. It was really special. As Tina played “Little Drummer Boy” our children came to the altar bearing symbols to place on the Advent table of love, peace, joy, hope and Christ which are the gifts of Christmas. The candles were lit to represent those gifts. The

deacons attached the wreaths of green, white and gold in the windows and our tall guys hung garland. The decorations were added to the huge lighted tree which reached the ceiling of the choir loft. When it was complete, sanctuary lights were turned off and Bro. James read by candlelight the Christmas story. What a touching moment. Logan then sang, “Star of Bethlehem.”

Thanks to Beth Cochran for coordinating the program and as always, Lynn Greene added her talented touch to the decorating. Also, many others helped in the effort and we are grateful to all who participated. We enjoyed a fellowship following the service and thanks go to the food committee for making that work.

We are in the week of prayer for international missions. The WOM will have our program the 5th and the offering will be taken next Sunday.

Have a wonderful week and remember to pray for all the missionaries who carry the Gospel Message around the world and here at home as well.

When you’re ready, please read Luke 2:3-4.

Joseph is from Bethlehem and so by law, he must go to Bethlehem to pay taxes.

Joseph and Mary left the city of Nazareth and went to the city of Bethlehem. They must go to Bethlehem. Why? Jesus would be born there.

“Now gather thyself in troops, daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek. But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” (Micah 5:1-2)

Bethlehem was small, but God was their Protector. After the prophecy is told, Bethlehem awaits the coming Messiah, the Christ. (Micah 5:2)

God Almighty was protecting Mary – orchestrating every detail in her favor. Joseph guarded her in love. She would give birth to the Son of God, Jesus. (Hebrews 4:14 and I John 4:1-15) Where is Mary? Who

is she engaged to? What did the angel of heaven tell her?

“And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.” (Luke 1:26-28)

Jesus, the Son of God (John 1:1, 14) was conceived in Nazareth (Luke 2:5). The physical life of Jesus began in Nazareth.

What would have been different if Mary had been too afraid of how she’d be mistreated since Mary is still a virgin?

Mary has a choice. Who will choose for the children? (Matthew 18:6)

What would have been different if Mary had rejected the Baby because she was more afraid of what people would say about her, than her own reverence of God?

When the angel Gabriel spoke to Mary, she had a choice.

Lee and Stacy Clark of Dyer, proudly announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Heather to Danny Morris. He is the son of Melvin and Connie Morris of Bradford. They will wed December 17, 2011 at Dyer Church of Christ located at 889 South Main Street in Dyer. A reception will be held in their honor at the Dyer Church of Christ in the annex immediately following the wedding ceremony.

The bride has chosen Noelle Turner as her Maid of Honor. Heather’s bridesmaid swill be Mallory Morris and Mandi Essary. Danny has chosen Justin Morris to serve as his Best Man. Melvin Morris and Josh Hefner will serve as groomsmen.

Heather’s maternal grandparents are Kenneth Workman and the late Nelda Workman. Her paternal grandparents are Terry and Joann Clark.

The groom’s maternal grandparents are Flora Cates

and the late Kermit Cates. His paternal grandparents are the late Raymond and Evelyn Morris.

Music will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the wedding ceremony will begin at 2 p.m.

Heather and Danny are registered at Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, Target and Duncan’s Pharmacy located in Dyer.

Heather is currently receiving her Associate’s of Science degree in Nursing from Jackson State Community College and plans to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in nursing in the future.

Danny received his Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture from the University of Tennessee at Martin and is currently employed with ADM Grain in Mound City, IL.

The couple plan to reside in Sikeston, Missouri. All friends and family are cordially invited to attend. Only out of town invitations were sent.

Miss Heather Clark and Mr. Danny Morris

Clark - Morris Andy, Cindy and big

brother, Clayton Johnson of Yorkville announce the birth of a daughter, Blakely Ann, born on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 7:06 p.m. at Jackson Madison County Hospital. Blakely weighed four pounds and eight ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Harry and Sandra English of Rutherford, John Johnson and David and Judy Hanks of Yorkville. Great grandparents are Charles and Louise Rochelle, Joyce Sorrell and Gilda Murray and the late Lenard Murray all of Rutherford and Hollis and Carolyn Hanks of Yorkville.

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Keely Mill By Diane Hamlin

The hymn “Joy to the World!” opened our Sunday school hour. Keith Hamlin opened us in prayer.We all dismissed to our Sunday school classes where Christy Skelton opened the adult class in prayer then did a good job teaching us our lesson “Stay True To Your Commitments” from Numbers 6:1-15. God is pleased when His people commit to serve Him, and we honor Him by completing our commitments.

Mike Fields closed us in prayer. Our morning worship began as we were blessed as we watched the Baptism of Barbara Haar. We welcome her to the Keely Mill Church Family.

Elaine Fields played the piano as Mike Fields led us in our opening hymn “There’s a Song in the Air.”

Bro. John Fields opened us in prayer. Laura Hawks

led a skit about Lottie Moon and a special Christmas Missions Offering was taken. Rejoice in the Lord always.

Bro. Steve welcomed everyone and made many announcements.Jennifer Fields lit a candle as we joined in prayed for A Time of Celebration for Peace.

Everyone enjoyed our time of meet and greet where hugs and handshakes were shared with our church family and visitors. We thank the Lord for our visitors.

Bro. Steve’s morning message was from Ecclesiastes 4:1-13. Stephen Fields dismissed services in prayer as the hymn “The Nail-Scarred Hand” was sung.

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“My mother Ada Florence Boucher didn’t get to cook Thanksgiving dinner 103 years ago,” Frances Boucher Puckett commented at her birthday party. “She had me, the last of ten children.” Some 75 local families gathered at the First Baptist Church in Rutherford November 19 to celebrate her birthday a few days early.

Puckett, a very spry informative “young” woman with almost teenage smooth skin, was full of wit and wisdom at her party. Raised on a farm where she picked cotton, gathered corn, socked hay, and picked up sweet potatoes, Puckett stated in reference to her life that the “Lord is good for supplying needs if you trust him. Living this long is the Lord’s will. I praise him for giving me these many years to lie. I always tried to do what was right; I always attended church and made sure my family attended.”

When asked what advice she had for a 20-year-old she stated, “Put the Lord first in their lives and he will supply their needs.” Puckett stated that the entire Bible is good when asked to give a favorite Bible verse.

Everyone seemed to smile as they enjoyed the afternoon with this wonderful lady. Certainly she has seen many changes in her many years. She was quick to answer questions, quick to pose, and quick to say that she liked

all foods but boiled okra. “If you boil it too long, it just slips right down your throat.” With that statement, Puckett made a terrible face then stated “but you know, I can eat it when it’s cooked on top of peas.”

The mother of three children, two of whom have preceded her in death, Puckett has four grandchildren. Her siblings Rice Boucher, Jo Boucher, Maude Boucher Smith, Earl Boucher, Rob Boucher, Gentry Boucher, Queen Boucher Cardwell, Les Boucher Duncan, and an infant sibling have preceded her in death.

Puckett left Tennessee in 1929 to move to Michigan. The family lived there for some years then moved back to Tennessee, then lived in Chicago. In 1948, she moved to Memphis. She and her husband Connie Cecil ran a lamp manufacturing business. At his death in 1957, Puckett decided to sell the business. Later she worked at a Tupperware plant and at Goldsmith’s (Macy’s). She retired to enjoy life and to care for her grandchildren.

For a personality who has lived these 103 years and has seen so many changes, she said she had no major needs but “Santa can bring me anything he wants me to have.” Puckett now lives in Lakeland with her daughter Ann and her son-in-law, Johnnie Tucker.

Frances Puckett celebrates 103 Years

It is a special occasion for E.L. and Oma Nell Albea.

Your presence is requested to share with them their 50 wedding anniversary.

This gala event will take place Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 1 p.m. at

Badgett Chapel C.P.C.A. in Rutherford.

The couple was married on Sunday, December 24, 1961.

The event is given by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Did you enjoy our first snowfall of the season? Wednesday evening, Joey Hays led in prayer requests and praise reports. He spoke on “Men of the Bible.”

Moses first, we found him a man of excuses; interceded for his people with God, at times became angry and disobedient. Joshua was next; he never wavered, sought God, and God was with him.

Gideon believed God, had 30,000 fighting men and God reduced his ranks to 300. Samuel heard God’s call. David had faith in God, reverenced Him, inquired of Him, was accountable to Him.

Nehemiah was the weeping prophet, fasted and prayed in all things. He built the wall of Jerusalem. Daniel was a vegetarian, interpreted dreams, prayed three times a day, and survived the lion’s den. We find all these were ordinary men, but bold in faith. We learn from them to keep our eyes on God. He will provide example, instruction and direction.

Sunday morning our sanctuary was lovely with Christmas decorations. The week of prayer for International Missions began

with a video explaining some items purchased with Lottie Moon Christmas offering, a plane and a 4-wheel drive vehicle plus many more were provided for missionaries. Next Sunday we will receive our offering. The goal is $9,000.

Special music was Doug Jones singing, “The Little Drummer Boy.” Brother Corey preached on, “A call to obedience,” from Joshua 23. We are not only called to salvation but to obey God’s word. Our lives are incomplete if we fail. As long as we walk with Him, we receive His blessing.

Sunday evening Brother Corey spoke on, “The call and consequences,” from Acts 21st chapter. God’s call was for Paul, his friends begged him not go aboard ship but he was determined. He was ready even if it meant death.

Remember those on our prayer list and friends in the nursing home. Children and youth will meet December 10 at 2:00 p.m. for a trip to Santa’s Village in Martin. Bring a canned item for admission.

Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Everyone is invited to attend the annual, “Sounds of the

Seasons” Christmas concert being presented by the Dyer, Rutherford, Yorkville, Spring Hill and Gibson County High School band students. This concert will be held at the GCHS Theatre, Sunday, December 11, and there is no admission to the event. The sixth grade band will begin the afternoon at 2 p.m. followed by the seventh/eighth grade band. The afternoon will end with the GCHS Concert Band. Throughout the afternoon, there will be a Silent Auction to support the Color Guard.

As is usual for this time of year everyone has a busy schedule of places to go and things to get done. I hope that you are not letting the pressure get to you and rob you of the joy that should be associated with Christmas. Is it any wonder we have to be continually reminded that “Jesus is the Reason for the Season”? On Sunday we arrived to see the props for our upcoming Christmas musical built and put in place on the stage. Thanks go to Robert Whitley and Gene Norman for their artistic and construction skills. We were inspired by a message from Mark 4:35-41 from Bro. Chris. Jesus needed only to speak and the raging sea was calmed. We were reminded that Jesus is in control even amidst storms that come into our lives. I was privileged to bring our special music. I sang “Sweet Little Jesus Boy”. Michelle Goad spoke to our children concerning

the Advent wreath and the significance of each candle. She then lit the Candle of Promise that signified the promise of the birth of the Christ and the promise of His Second Coming. This week we have birthdays galore. Celebrating are Jenny Davidson, Chris Marks, Michael Moeller, Robert Baucom, Dylan Joyce and Edna Ruth Sims. Also on the schedule this week is GriefShare on Tuesday. We are beginning a new study on Wednesday on the Book of John. Preparation of fruit baskets will be on Friday. A group of carolers will deliver the baskets, along with some favorite Christmas songs on Saturday. Then its back to church on Sunday with our regular services and of course another rehearsal. I hope that you can fit all of the above into your schedule. Don’t forget to practice “humility” this week and I’ll see you in church on Sunday.

Kenton was aflutter with activity last Saturday evening. The streets were lined with excited children and adults as they enjoyed the Kenton White Squirrel Christmas Parade, anchored by the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus! Following the parade, Santa delighted many youngstersas he posed for Christmas photographs with them at the First State Bank. Young and old alike had a great time and made wonderful new memories.

In what seems to so many of us to make their way around much faster than they used to, Carol Primrose celebrated her birthday last week. We wish her a very happy, yet belated birthday along with a wish for many more!

The ladies of the Martha Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church partook of a delicious meal at Boyette’s Restaurant at Reelfoot Lake last Saturday evening for their annual Christmas banquet. Twenty-six ladies attended including their teacher, Mrs. Ella Jean Dunn. A good time was had by all.

Food for thought: Christmastime is loved by many, for several different reasons. Some love the weather and hope for snow, to fall during their loved season. Others love it for the gifts they get and others for the gifts they give. Still others love Christmastime

for the joy found in children, for the season for which they live. But others love it because it’s the time of year they celebrate Christ’s coming to earth. So as it nears so quickly again, let’s celebrate our saviors birth.

Please include on your prayer list: Neda Campbell, Gabby Mathiason, Liam Sims, Paul Lee Williams, Joe Smith, Bonnie Graves, Jimmy Simmons, Easton Hopper, Carol and Bobby Primrose, Paul Hughes, Jesse and Elaine Davidson, Jackie Zaricor, Amanda Davis, Elmer and Virginia Williams, Doris and Sam Weatherly, Sally Copeland, David Stephenson, W.T. Wardlow, Henry and Cathy Herane, Regina Miller, Terry Sweat, Francis Plunkett, Freda Lamar, Gwen Rickard, Judy Webb, Pee Wee Wyrick, Vickie Robinson, Eurby Sanders and Clint McLodge.

Golden Agers By Alice Ernest

On the morning of November 30, fourteen Golden Agers met in the fellowship area of Dyer FBC for their weekly devotional. In the absence of the president and vice-president, Shirley Shull conducted the meeting that began with prayer by Anne Thompson, who led everyone in thankfulness for the food that was quickly devoured. Prayers were uplifted for comfort for the family of Pam Flowers in her passing from the earth. Get well prayers were also voiced for improved health for Emily Parks and John Travis and for others who are having tests and treatments. Special prayers were extended for Bro. Jerry

Legg and the other members of the mission team who are now serving in Brazil in a virtual mission effort from Baptists of Gibson County.

Shirley and Anne led the music that included, “My Hope is Built,” and “Jesus Loves Me.” Pastor of Dyer FBC chose verses from 1 Thessalonians 5:6 – 11 to guide his listeners’ thoughts and to inspire their actions for the week. He challenged everyone to: 1) Let us be sober in all ways including the busyness of life that interferes with service of God, 2) Let us have faith and love including loving our enemies and forgiving, and 3) Let us encourage each other in our Christian walk.

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Rutherford-Carolyn Ambrose was born January 14th 1946 in Rutherford, Tennessee.She died at Jackson General Hospital Sunday November 27, 2011.

Carole is preceded in death by her father Thomas Sample, mother Audrey Durden, and brother James W. Sample.

She is survived by two wonderful sons Mike Hinson, Trenton, Tim Hinson, Dyer, two precious grandsons Shane and Adam Hinson, three sisters, Marilynn Greene-Landers (Edward) Kansas, Patricia George (Donnie) Trenton, and Kathy Dillenbeck (Randy) Michigan.

Carole retired from Emerson Electronics after 30 years of service. Carole loved life and was fun to be around. She was a member of the “Red Hat Society.”

There was a good turn out for the breakfast Sunday morning – the teachers were the ones who cooked. Bro. Jason’s morning message was, “Waiting on Christmas.”

Sunday evening was the “Hanging of the Greens” service.

We always enjoy this service - different ones take part in it, as we hear the true meaning of Christmas.

We are getting ready for our Christmas cantata that will be Sunday morning December 18.

We are sending a big birthday greeting to one of our members, Ms. Armelia Phelan will be ninety years young December 9th. Happy birthday, Ms. Armelia, we wish you many more.

We want to remember the family and friends of Pam Flowers and Linda Landrum, who lost her mother last week.

Tommie Sue Keathley, Shirley Hester and Sue Spence are all doing better. It will be good to them back in church. They all belong in my class; I have been missing them.

Those having birthdays this week are Robert McGregor and Armelia Phelan.

Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given, when Christmas Day comes, there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes. (Joan Winmill Brown) Until next week, God bless.

To the New Hope Community Neighbors,We, the Jean Henry Penn family would like to say thank you

for your prayers and your generous monetary gift that you give Ginger Penn and her children in memory of Jean Henry Penn . Your generosity and care will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,The Jean Henry Penn family

The Jean Henry Penn family wishes to say thank you to all the people who visited Robert Penn in the hospital and all the people who sent flowers, food, prayers, calls and money.

To all the people who expressed sympathy and care for our family in the loss of Jean Henry Penn, due to injuries received in a car wreck. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

We want to express our gratitude to Brent Smith and Russell Dudley for their efforts at mom’s funeral also to those that participated in the congregational singing. Again, thank you for all your kindness and your prayers.

Likewise, we wish to acknowledge the Trenton Church of Christ, Dorris Chapel Church of Christ and Christian Chapel Church of Christ for all the food, visits, and the money you give our family.

We also acknowledge the following churches for their visits: Christian Chapel Church of Christ, Dorris Chapel Church of Christ, Eastside Church of Christ, Kenton Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill Church of Christ, Taylor Street Church of Christ, Trenton Church of Christ, and Yorkville Church of Christ. For everyone’s kindness, we say thank you.

The Jean Henry Penn family The family of Chris Brand would like to thank you for all the

calls, visits, flowers, food and monetary donations shown to us during the loss of our loved one, Chris.

We would like to thank the 1st Responder, EMT’s, and Sheriff’s Dept. on their quick response. Also thank you to Mr. Marc Sims and his staff at Karnes and Sons Funeral Home. Everyone was really nice and supportive at our time of need.

Thank you to Bro. James Roberts for the service he provided. A special thank you to the guys at CAPS where Chris worked. Y’all have been great.

Chris was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Jeanna Brand; wife, Rodney Bane; son, Brandon Bane; son, Sarah Grace, Cayden, Lucy and Molly Bane; grandchildren,

Roger Brand; dad, David Brand; brother, Roger Band Jr.; brother, Howard and Ruth Jacobs, Mary Hicks and family,

Mike Wallsmith and family, James Pipkin and family and Rod and Kim Dunham and family

RANDY STEVEN REYNOLDSRutherford – Randy Steven Reynolds passed away

November 27, 2011, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Funeral services were held on December 2, 2011, in the chapel of Hunt Funeral Home in Bradford with Jimmy Sorrell and Terry Bienscum officiating. Burial was at Mt. Pisgah.

Mr. Reynolds was born on May 31, 1955, in Milan.Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Mary Sorrelof

Rutherford; his father Floyd Reynolds of Rutherford ; a stepson, Brian Sorrell of Rutherford; and two grandchildren.

Mason Hall FCE Mason Hall FCE recently

held our Club Christmas Celebration meeting. A very special time for us as we decorate the center and prepare extra food in anticipation of giving to those who give to us all year long.

President Frances Allen called our meeting to order and after the recitation of the club creed she read our “Thought for the Day” “Anyone who is too busy for prayer is busier than God ever intended for them to be.” Women present were 19, men were 9, visitors 24, and our county agent.

Roll call was answered to “What is your favorite grandparent memory?” This was good for us to go back and get a look at yesterday’s special times.

Secretary report and treasurers report were given. Shut ins were remembered. Cards of Thanks were read from the Sullivan Family, St. Jude, and LeBonheur. Contributions to Chimes for Charity and Warm Wishes from members of our club were given.

Items from our club were entered at the TAFCE Convention in Pigeon Forge Nov. 7-9. Our club came back with 3 blue ribbons and 1 red ribbon.

Benita installed our new officiers for 2012.

As our guests arrived we adjourned for lunch. At that time we chose to recite the pledge of allegiance and each person was introduced. Among our special guests were State Representatives Bill Sanderson and Curtis Halford.

After the traditional Christmas meal for the afternoon session was Betty Luton’s Christmas program. This included a short story titled Supreme Gift for Mother told by Charlotte Pierce. Greetings of Christmas from Mary Lee Little, Pat Hurt, Nancy Tankersley, and Frances Williamson. Jean

Malone told a wonderful true story of here Christmas Memories.

And last our yearly tradition where Wanda Donnell acts as Santa and passes out our gifts.

And most of all we want to thank all our members and non members who support our club from year to year.

The daughters of Mrs. Armelia Phelan would like to invite her extended family and friends to a reception celebrating her 90th birthday on December 10, 2011, from 2-4:00 p.m. at her at Morningside, 1200 North Parkway, Room 138, Jackson, TN 38305. Light refreshments will be served.

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I apologize for not being able to publish our news for last week. I had to be admitted to the hospital on Friday (25th) and returned home on Tuesday (29th).

We had some that were unable to attend on Sunday. Steve McCollum and Johnny Meadows were both down with sinus problems and colds. Sister Barbara Wiley was not able to attend. James White remains in the Nursing Home in Trenton. He misses the services, but his spirits are high and he asks for the prayers of the church.

Your relation to Christ determines your relation to all things, material and spiritual. If you belong to him, all things belong you. If you are His servant, everything is your servant. In 1 Corinthians 3:21-23, the apostle Paul pens these words, “Therefore let no glory in men, for all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s. Our lesson was entitled “The great inventory.”

At the end of year, merchants will begin to take account of their stock, what they have sold, bought and have left in inventory. They can establish their “profit” or “loss” for the past year. In the passage before us, the apostle gives us an inventory. “All things are yours,” says he. And now, fearing we will hardly understand how much this includes he begins to specify.

The ministry is yours. “Whether Paul, or Apollos,” etc. --- to break unto you the bread of life ---to guide you in the path of peace --- to comfort you in sorrow. The church is not for the ministers, but the ministers are for the church.

The world is yours. The world is ours to lodge in. It provides a home for the living, a grave for the dead. The world is our “field of service.” (Mark 16-15-16, Galatians 6:10) We are to subdue it. Foes must be conquered. The

world is our arena, wrestling ground and battlefield. The world is ours to enjoy. Nature yields her bounty. (Matthew 5:5, 1 Timothy 6:17)

Life is yours. Life is a precious gift from God. Life is very sacred because of its origin – it came from God, because of its nature –it was made in the image of God, because of its privilege – fellowship with God, and because of its high destiny – eternity with God. Life is a period of discipline. It is a school in which you may learn the art of self-control.

(1 Cor. 9: 27) Life is a time of enjoyment. Happy days are yours because you live them wisely and well. (1 Peter 3:10-12)

Death is yours. Death does not possess you – you possess death! To the sinner, death is master, feared and dreaded. To the Christian, death is a servant. Christ conquered death; the Christian shares His victory. (Revelation 1:17,18) Death is not an enemy that bans us to regions of darkness, but an angel who awakens us, who leads us through the golden gate and brings us into the city. Death is not an end, but a beginning; not a loss, but a gain. (Philippians 1:21); not a sunset, but a sunrise (Matthew 25:23, 2 Timothy 46-8)

Things present are yours. Forgiveness of sins, (Colossians 1:14) blessedness of son ship, (1 John 3:1) peace that passes understanding, (John 14:27) access to the throne, (Hebrews 4:15, 16) and the Spirit of God as an abiding guest (Luke 11:13) are things present that belong to us.

Things to come are yours. The Christian can look forward to being with God for all eternity. This will be our inheritance. (1 Peter 1:3, 4)

Paul finally gives up in despair of trying enumerating what is ours. He returns to the statement he made – “All things are yours!”

Just remember this one thing – all are yours!” Count your many blessings!

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DJHS Marching Eagle band warms up before the start of the DSC Christmas parade

GCHS Marching Pioneers warm up for the DSC Christmas parade

Full Deliverance Gospel entered a float depicting the Nativity in the DSC Christmas parade

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Among the public officials in the DSC Christmas parade were State Rep. Curtis Halford,

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BY LORI CATHEYGibson County defeated

Obion County 69-60 for a District 13AA win. In the opening quarter, the Pioneers jumped out to a 14-5 lead with 3:12 left in the quarter. Gibson County had an 18-13 lead going into the second quarter. Obion County’s Zach King, came with a stick-back for two to take the lead 26-25 with 2:45 left. Pioneer Mitchell Simpson drove to the basket and was fouled. Simpson made 2 free throws to send the Pioneers to halftime, holding a 32-31 advantage.

Obion County came out strong in the third quarter scoring 9 straight points to finished the third quarter with a 48-45 lead. Gibson County’s Simpson grabed an offensive rebound and

BY LORI CATHEYThe Lady Pioneers lost

67-63 to district 13 AA rival Obion County Tuesday night. In the first quarter both teams swapped baskets back and forth. Gibson County’s Amber Rea hit a jump shot with 3 seconds left to give Gibson County a 21-19 lead. With 1:15 left in the second quarter Lady Pioneer Khadijah Alexander hit a 3-pointer after a steal to give Gibson County a 37-28 lead; their biggest lead of the game.

The Lady Pioneers took a 37-30 lead into halftime. Gibson County came out cold after halftime and was out scored, 21-13 in the third quarter.

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PERFORMING - The Gibson County Basketball Cheerleaders Team performance at halftime was enjoyed by the crowd Tuesdays night. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

JUMP SHOT - Senior # 51 Amber Rea shoots a jump shot over Obion County’s Brandi Goodman for 2 points. Rea had 4 rebounds against Obion County (Photo by Lori Cathey)

GOING FOR TWO - Gibson County’s Courtney Haynes drives to the basket for two points Tuesday night. Haynes had 3 assists and 2 steals against Greenfield. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

48 POINT MAN - Mitchell Simpson steals the ball for a easy lay-up. Simpson had 49 point for the 2 games last week. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

DIVING PAST OBION - Pioneer Ladanus Osler drives past two Obion County defenders for 2 points. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

ROCKING PIONEERS - The theme for the ball game against Obion County was Rock night. Most of the student body dressed up like the rock group Kiss. (Photo by Lori Cathey)

was fouled to tie the game 48-48, making 1 of 2 free throws.

Midway through the fourth quarter Gibson County was down by 54-53. Pioneer Colton Marcle hit a turn-around jumper to give Gibson County a 61-58 lead. Gibson County’s Simpson wasn’t going to allow Obion County to get back in the game, scoring 10 of his 24 points in the quarter.

Gibson County as a team had 42 rebounds, 8 steals and 11 assists. They were 13 of 20 from the free throw line and 21 of 46 from the field. The Pioneers picked up their first district victory defeating Obion County 69-60. Mitchell Simpson paced the Pioneers with 24 points and 6 assists. Shaquille

Watson added 9 points. Colton Marcle added 8 points and 8 rebounds. Ladanus Osler finished with 8 points and 9 rebounds.

The Pioneers had to go into overtime to defeat Greenfield 63-56 Thursday night. Gibson County had a 8-7 lead going into the second quarter.

The two squads were knotted at 26-26 at halftime. Greenfield had a 5-point lead at the end of the third quarter. Gibson County tied the game 51-51 at the end of regulation.

Gibson County then went on a 12-5 run to secure a 63-56 victory in overtime.

Leading Gibson County were: Mitchell Simpson with 25 points and Colton Marcle with 10 points.

GC Lady Pioneers win one, and lose one in district play

Wigging drove to the basket for two points to tie the game at 45-45 with 1:45 left in the third quarter.

Lady Pioneer Chelsea Joyce converted a 3-point play to put Gibson County up 50-47.

With 23 seconds left, Obion County’s Brandi Goodman was fouled and hit 2 free throws to give the Lady Rebels 51-50 lead at the end of the quarter.

The Lady Pioneers’ shooting woes would continue in the fourth quarter and the final score was 67-63.

K h a d i j a h A l e x a n d e r led Gibson County with 16 points. Courtney Haynes had 12 points and 5 assists. Chelsea Joyce had

10 points, 4 rebounds and 5 steals. Jasmine Whittemore added 5 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals.

The Gibson County Lady Pioneers defeated Greenfield 50-37 Thursday night. The Lady Pioneer led at the end of every quarter.

Amber Rae led Gibson County with 15 points, 2 steals, 3 assists and 5 rebounds. Jasmine Whittemore had 12 points and 3 steals. Khadijah Alexander added 4 assists, 3 steals and 4 rebounds.

The Gibson County J V Team lost to Greenfield 38-30. Scoring in the game were Brianna Fetters with 11 points and 2 steals and Lacey Petty with 8 points.

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Legal Notices

The Tri-City Reporter, Thursday, Wednesday, December 7, 2011

from page 1

Hwy. Dept. investigation leads to policy changes

WAKE UP MADE UP - Lois Carroll, Rachel Abbott and Jaxon Abbott visits with Kathy James at Wake Up Made Up. (photos by Lori Cathey)

J&J CYCLE SALVAGE - Owner Judy Burkett shows Mitzi Corbin a motorcycle at J & J Cycle Salvage.

SHEAR STYLE - Visiting with Emily Oliver and Nicole Hughes at Shear Style were Barbara Dunivant, Deana Oliver, Tina Hughes and Heather Poore.

DYER STATION COMMITTEE - Dyer Station Celebration members at their Open House held at the Presbyterian Manse were Kareen Griffin, Betty Rose Thompson, Melissa Langston, Brittney Thompson and Alice Ernest.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

WHEREAS, on November 16, 2009, AARON BRUCE JONES AKA BRUCE JONES, by Deed of Trust of record in Record Book 941, at Page 2394, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee, conveyed the following described property in trust to secure the payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of Twenty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 41/100 Dollars ($27,902.41), payable to Farmers & Merchants Bank; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Substitute Trustee by Farmers & Merchants Bank, which appointment will be recorded in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee prior to the deed evidencing this sale; and

WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and other provisions of the Deed of Trust have been violated, and FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, the lawful owner and holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided by the Deed of Trust in accordance with its terms, and instructed the undersigned to foreclose.

NOW, THEREFORE, the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real estate at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand paid, at the south door of the Courthouse at Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee, on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 3:00 o’clock p.m., said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to the lien of all special assessments against it. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within a reasonable time to be announced at the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder.

Lying, and being situate in the City of Dyer, 21st Civil District of Gibson County, Tennessee as described in a Quitclaim Deed from Jason Michael Hubbard, to Aaron Bruce Jones a/k/a Bruce Jones, dated October 15, 2009, and of record in Record Book 2940, at Page 2100, in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee.

Map 061D, Group C, Parcel 006.00

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 121 Peach St., Dyer, Tennessee 38330, but such address is not part of the legal description and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Other interested parties: None.

Title to said property is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell as Substitute Trustee only and will assign to the purchaser all covenants of warranty contained in said Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. Said sale may be adjourned to another time or may be postponed to another date by public announcement at the appointed time of sale without readvertisement.

This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

WITNESS my signature, this the 8th day of December, 2011 KIZER, BONDS, HUGHES & BOWEN, LLC

BY: STEPHEN L. HUGHES Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 320 Milan, Tennessee 38358 (731) 686-1198

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF GIBSON

COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT TRENTON

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO TERRY SNIDER, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee.

You are hereby commanded to serve on BillBarron, Complainant’sAttorney, whose addressis 124 East Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382, anAnswer to the Complaint,which is sworn to and filedagainst you in the case of Allen B. Dodd and wifeJanice E. Dodd vs Terry Snider #20338 in theabove Court, within thirty (30) days after the last dateof publication hereof, of judgment by default will be taken against you forthe relief demanded in the Complaint.

It is ordered that thisNotice be published forfour (4) consecutive weeksin The Tri-City Reporter, weekly newspaper in Dyer, Tennessee.

This the 29th day of November, 2011.

Shonna Smith,Clerk & Master

By: Susan Graves, DCM(4tp 12/28)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

T.C.A. 30-2-306Estate of

MARY PAULINE TAYLOR

DOCKET: 20322PNotice is hereby given

that on the 18TH day of NOVEMBER, 2011, LettersAdministration, in respectof the estate of MARY PAULINE TAYLOR, deceased, were issued to theundersigned by the ProbateCourt of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured,against the estate are required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwisetheir claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of death: 03/10/2010.

This 18TH day ofNOVEMBER, 2011.

Signed: Cathey HollandAdministratrix

Estate of MARY PAULINE TAYLOR

SHONNA SMITH,CLERK & MASTER

By: Paula Hudson, DCM

CHAD BUTLER213 E. LAFAYETTE ST.JACKSON, TN 38301(2tp 12/7)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

T.C.A. 30-2-306Estate of

GRETCHEN GIBBONSDOCKET: 20343P

Notice is hereby given that on the 1ST day ofDECEMBER, 2011, LettersTESTAMENTARY, in respect of the estate ofGRETCHEN GIBBONS, deceased, were issued to theundersigned by the ProbateCourt of Gibson County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured,against the estate are required to file same with Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwisetheir claims will be forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law. Date of death: 09/23/2011.

This 1ST day ofDECEMBER, 2011.

Signed: Janice SmithsonWylie

ExecutrixEstate of GRETCHEN

GIBBONSSHONNA SMITH,

CLERK & MASTERBy: Paula Hudson, DCM

RICHARD GOSSUMPO BOX 491TRENTON, TN 38382(2tp 12/14)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 31, 2006, executed by SUSIE CLARK AND MICHAEL CLARK, WIFE AND HUSBAND,conveying certain real property therein described to RINEY TITLE & ESCROW, LLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, on February 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 71333, Book 882, Page 341; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-10, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 14, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Gibson County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Gibson County Courthouse, Trenton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Gibson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land lying in the 13th Civil District, Gibson County, Tennessee and being part of a larger tract of land belonging to Michael Clark as recorded in Deed Book 419, page 810, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee and further described as follows: Beginning at a P.K. Nail set in the centerline of Carriway Hill Road, which point is located South 70 degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 100.00 feet along the centerline of Carriway Hills Road from the Southwest corner of Charles Autry as recorded in Deed Book 481, Page 801, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee and the Southeast corner of the herein described tract; thence from the point of beginning and with the centerline of Carriway Hills Road, the following calls: South 70 degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 150.04 feet; South 72 degrees 26 minutes 27 seconds West 107.66 feet to a P.K. Nail set as the Southwest corner of the herein described tract; thence on a new line through Clark, North 18 degrees 39 minutes 49 seconds West 596.20 feet to an iron pin set in a south line of Calvin Williamson as recorded in Deed Book 162, page 596, Register’s Office of Gibson County, Tennessee; thence with the South line of Williamson North 73 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 332.00 feet to an iron pin set at the Northeast corner of the herein described tract; thence on a new line through Clark, South 11 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds East 590.43 feet to the point of beginning, containing 4.01 acres. According to a survey by Reasons Engineering & Associates, Inc. R.L.S. #508, dated March 10, 1999. PARCEL NUMBER: 124-33.05 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 26 CARAWAY HILLS ROAD, MILAN, TN 38358. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): SUSIE CLARK and MICHAEL CLARK OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 11-0091641 FEI # 1006.147634 11/23/2011, 11/30/2011, 12/07/2011

want to move on after this challenging audit.”

The audit was for FY ending June 30, 2011 is online at www.tn.gov/comptroller. Information about county employees allegedly selling scrap metal was turned over to the District Attorney.

Highway Dept. investigated

The audit outlines an investigation into county employees allegedly selling a used culvert.

“We (state auditors) were advised by the Sheriff’s Department that their investigation disclosed that two employees of the Highway Dept. allegedly sold a used county-owned culvert to a local recycling company,” said the report. “We interviewed the two employees, and the employees told us that they sold the scrap metal culvert to a local recycling company for $853.55 in cash.

“Furthermore, the two employees advised us that they told the road supervisor what they had done due to the fear of losing their jobs. The employees told us that the road supervisor requested

$400 cash from the employees for the sale of the scrap metal culvert.

“In an interview with us, the road supervisor confirmed that he did request and receive the $400. He further advised us that the two employees committed theft of county property and should have been terminated; however, he chose not to terminate them, and did not bring any administrative actions against the employees, and did not report the theft to law enforcement.

“It should be noted that in our first interview…the road supervisor informed us that the cash we counted in the safe ($1,005) was proceeds received from the scrap metal hauler; however, when questioned about the $400 cash he received from the employees, he stated that the $400 was part of the money in the safe.

“The road supervisor did not report the theft to the county attorney and the district attorney general for them to determine the course of action to be taken concerning the two employees. Also, the road supervisor did not file a Fraud Reporting Form with the

state Comptroller’s Office as required by Section 8-4-501, TCA. This statute requires that a Fraud Reporting Form be filed within five working days of the time the official has knowledge that suspected unlawful conduct has occurred.” “This finding has been discussed with the attorney general,” said the report.

Scrap metal salesAuditors said the county had

an unwritten agreement with a scrap metal hauler to transport the Hwy Dept. scrap metal to a recycling company. The agreement provided that the Highway Dept. would receive one-half of the proceeds from the sale of department scrap metal, and the hauler would keep one-half of the proceeds as his hauling fee.

Auditors said the arrangement involved deficiencies. The Highway Dept. could not verify the value paid to the hauler for the department’s scrap metal by the recycler; therefore (auditors) could not ascertain how much the Highway Dept. should have received for the sale of its scrap metal. Also, the Highway Dept. did not

issue receipts for all collections from the hauler as required by state law Sect. 9-2-103, TCA. The Highway Dept. also did not deposit all collections with the county trustee within three days of collections as required by state law.

Due to the accounting deficiencies, auditors could not determine whether the Highway Dept. received the appropriate amount of money from the sale of scrap metal.

Auditors said management should review procedures to ensure accountability.

All agreements should be evidenced by signed, written contracts, lists should be maintained of all scrap metal to be sold, department owned scrap metal should not be comingled with a vendor’s scrap metal, and all sales should be evidenced by written sales tickets identifying the property sold. Auditors also said the Highway Dept. should issue receipts for all collections, and all collections should be deposited with the county trustee within three days.


Dyer’s after hours event brings out the shoppers

DYER FLORIST - Faye Harrell, Kim Reynolds, Belinda Oliver, Kay Rayfield, Pam Grady, David Harrison and Virginia Davidson look at Christmas bows, candles and ornaments at Dyer Florist.

CITY LUMBER COMPANY - Patti Stoots of City Lumber Co. checks out Mallory Murdaugh, Merry Crossnoe and Gabby Crossnoe.

FOOD RITE - Sampling Best Choice shrimp and Caroline Pride cocktail smokies were Sam, Jesse and Ben McKinney with store manger Tonya King, Amber Camp and owner Joey Hays. (photos by Lori Cathey)

TIGER EXPRESS - Sue Jones and Michael Sons gives out Hot Chocolate and chicken roll at Tiger Express to Deloise Coplin and Penny Hawkins.

PERSONAL TOUCH - Vanessa Gray and Michele Whitaker visited with customers Derek Record, Wilda Record, Cassie Jackson, Dalton Pierce, Kaylee Pierce and Shane Jackson.

LITTLE GENERAL - Little General had 31-cent Baskin Robbins ice cream and pizza samples. Pictured are manger Louise Hilliard, Linda Garrett, Stacey Pierce, Susie Flowers and Savannah Powell.

Tri-City Reporter December 7 2011

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